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 "Instant gratification, that is the mantra of a whole
generation of people, and when they see it they want it, and we
are going into the fall season so it makes a lot of sense," said
Roseanne Morrison, fashion director at trends forecaster The
Doneger Group.
Deconstructed shirts with ruffles, off-the-shoulder or
asymmetrical, were a favorite on the runway, along with
layering, bold stripes, checkerboard patterns and floral prints.
Bright yellow, Kelly green, cobalt and hot pink were in vogue,
along with exaggerated pant legs, bell sleeves, jumpsuits and
slouchy silhouettes.
Marc Jacobs' spring-focused show at the Hammerstein Ballroom on
Thursday was all glitter and glam as dreadlocked models strutted
in mini dresses, embellished satin shorts and platform shoes.
In an enclosed area outside his Madison Avenue store, Ralph
Lauren showcased a buy-now fall collection that included
embroidered Native American-inspired motif jackets, cowboy hats
and sparkling gowns.
Shows at the semiannual event have steadily become more
elaborate as designers seek unusual settings to get the most
attention for their collections.
"It gives designers an opportunity to break through the noise
and to showcase their products in unique ways," said April
Uchitel, chief brand officer at online marketplace Spring.
Tom Ford returned to New York Fashion week with a
celebrity-packed show for fall at the recently closed Four
Seasons Restaurant, where guests were served dinner. He paired
belted jackets and leopard-print and multicolor fur coats with
leather and tweed skirts.
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Tommy Hilfiger transformed a pier at Manhattan's South Street
Seaport into a carnival to launch his nautical-inspired, buy-now
TommyXGigi collaboration with model Gigi Hadid.
Carolina Herrera chose The Frick Collection museum on Manhattan's
Upper East Side to introduce spring looks that included strapless
gowns in denim, gingham, tulle, lace and brocade.
Design duo Badgley Mischka eschewed the runway entirely for their
first collection since taking back ownership of their brand from
Iconix Brand Group. They showed their clothes in a movie titled
"Storm," in which platinum-haired models paraded in a surreal Arctic
landscape.
"It's not just about the clothes," said Kyle Anderson, market and
accessories director at Marie Claire magazine. "There are a lot of
other aspects that people have to consider and make sure they are
among what everyone is doing now in the industry."
(Reporting by Patricia Reaney; Editing by Scott Malone and Richard
Chang)
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